UberAgent Says MiamiBeachManny Won't Rejoin the
Team in New York as Mike Port had Promised Us Last Week

IronManny
postponed Dr. Morgan's appointment (for the second week in a row) yesterday
and will stay in Florida for another week before he sees Dr. Bill in Boston
again. Grady expects a "mid-June" return to the lineup saying 'he'll come back
when he can start swinging the bat again," a clear hedge from the team's
position a week ago. Larry, are you concerned "yet?"

While I'm
not really concerned with Manny's summer break this year, it really would be
nice to see one of the team leaders, MVP Manny, in that dugout in the Bronx
this weekend for a little emotional pick me up, cheerleading aside.

But I am
concerned about this roving timeline for his return to the team. Why do I
still think it will be July before he plays again? It's like the captain
telling you your plane is next in line and 20 minutes from takeoff... you just
know you're going to be sitting on that runway for two more hours.

"When you get in a fight, there's always one guy
mouthing off, but he's the one who's never prepared to fight. It's the one
who's quiet who you have to watch out for and we're going to be quiet.'' - Trot Nixon on David Wells

Less than 3 weeks away, he is expected to rejoin team in New York. Alright,
I don't mind, but couldn't he and Mrs. R rough it at the Ritz for a couple of
days, show up in the Henry seats to watch Pedro, light a little fan fire after
the White Sox whitewash? Is that asking too much for $160 million? But I don't
mind if he had to rush back to Miami. Really.

The guy tears the cover off the ball, that's all that matters. Just keep
repeating that phrase.

The Night
Chicago Died

NO MORE LOOKING AHEAD TO NEW YORK. CASTILLO HAS
TO TAME CHICAGO TONIGHT.

Miami Doc Anne Ouellette says finger coming along
fine, fracture is healing where it is on its own. Final second opinion by Dr.
Morgan in Boston tomorrow.

Lowe Incoming

The Lowe
Profile:

7-1 record, 1.90 ERA, 4 games giving up 2 hits or
less. 63 ground ball outs vs. 8 fly ball outs in the last 3 games. 86 innings
without a home run. Opponents average against Derek is only .158, on-base
percentage .217, slugging only .198, all Number 1 in baseball. Sox
win 9-0

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